Psychology Cognitive Psychology
Modeling Rationality, Morality, and Evolution
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 1998
- Category
- Cognitive Psychology
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780195125504
- Publish Date
- Oct 1998
- List Price
- $145.00
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780195125498
- Publish Date
- Sep 1998
- List Price
- $65.00
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Description
This collection focuses on questions that arise when morality is considered from the perspective of recent work on rational choice and evolution. Linking questions like "Is it rational to be moral?" to the evolution of cooperation in "The Prisoners Dilemma," the book brings together new work using models from game theory, evolutionary biology, and cognitive science, as well as from philosophical analysis. Among the contributors are leading figures in these fields, including David Gauthier, Paul M. Churchland, Brian Skyrms, Ronald de Sousa, and Elliot Sober.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Peter Danielson is at University of British Columbia, Vancouver.